Crispy Baked Mac and Cheese with Bread Crumbs | How to Make
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Macaroni and cheese—also called mac ‘n’ cheese in the US, macaroni cheese in the United Kingdom—is a dish of cooked macaroni pasta and a cheese sauce, most commonly cheddar.  Homemade, baked mac and cheese with bread crumbs is one of my favorite comfort food. Creamy macaroni topped with crispy crumbs is what makes this macaroni and cheese next level! There isn’t much better or easier than this easy baked mac and cheese with good sharp cheddar.

Ingredients

• 2 cups macaroni
• 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
• 1½ cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1½ cup full-fat milk
• 1/4 cup butter 
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 cup golden crumbs
• 3 tbsp plain flour

Optional ingredients –

• 1 tsp dijon mustard
• 1 tsp red chilli flakes
• 1 tsp Italian Seasoning

Instructions

1. Cook macaroni noodles 2-3 min less than as directed on the package, stirring frequently. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat oven to 350° F.
3. Put 2 tbsp of oil in another pan , add butter, and melt on a low to medium heat.
4. Add red chilli flakes and garlic and saute for 2-3 min.
5. Add the flour and whisk well to get a smooth paste.
6. Gradually add the milk, whisking well to avoid lumps, and continue to whisk until it thickens into a sauce.
7. Season with salt and pepper, add the Italian seasoning and cheeses, and stir well to get a creamy sauce.
8. Remove from the heat.
9. Add the macaroni to the sauce. Mix well.
10. Butter an oven-proof dish, then add the cheesy macaroni to it. Top it with the more cheese.
11. To make the topping, mix 3-4 tbsp oil or melted butter and the panko or bread crumbs and mix well.
12. Spread the crumbs all over the macaroni.
13. Bake in the pre-heated oven at 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit) for 10-15 minutes or until the bread crumbs topping is light brown.
    Let the baked mac and cheese cool for 5 minutes before serving.